Category : Universities


Nigerian Graduate Wins Fully-Funded Scholarship to Canada

A Nigerian lady with a second-class upper degree in mechanical engineering shares her journey of losing tuition money to forex trading, then securing a fully-funded scholarship to Carleton University in Canada through a research assistantship.

58 UI Law Graduates Defy Grade Suppression Culture

The remarkable achievement of 58 first-class law graduates from the University of Ibadan sparks a debate on grade suppression in Nigerian universities, highlighting systemic issues and calling for reform.

Borno Pays N2.5bn for Students at Aviation University

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has unveiled 54 scholarship beneficiaries and presented a N2.5 billion cheque to Isaac Balami University for their annual fees, with additional N500,000 resumption support per student.

Nigerian Man Gets Canada Visa Himself After N2.5m Agent Quote

A Nigerian man shares his journey of applying for a Canadian visa independently after an agent charged his father N2.5 million. He details the process, costs under N200k, and timeline, sparking online discussions about self-application strategies.

FCT Abuja's 19 Universities in 2026: Federal and Private Mix

As of February 2026, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria has 19 universities, comprising 4 federal and 15 private institutions. This includes the renamed Yakubu Gowon University, part of Nigeria's total of 309 universities across 36 states and

UI Law Student Graduates After 5-Year Wait and Struggle

Dauda Ideraoluwa, a University of Ibadan law graduate, shares her inspiring story of waiting five years for admission, earning a first-class in history, and overcoming hardships to bag a second-class honours degree in law.

Top 10 States for NELFUND Student Loans as of February 2026

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released data showing the top 10 states with highest student loan applications. Kano leads with 100,886 applications, while no states from the Southeast or South-South regions made the list, raising concerns

Ogun Leads Nigeria in University Count for 2026

Ogun State has the highest number of universities in Nigeria as of 2026, with 24 institutions. Nigeria's total of 309 universities across 36 states and the FCT sparks public debate on admissions and graduate prospects.

UI VC Defends 58 Law Students with First-Class Degrees

Former University of Ibadan Vice Chancellor Idowu Olayinka defends the exceptional performance of 58 law students who graduated with first-class honors, attributing it to rigorous admission standards and consistent academic excellence.

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